US Bridges

US-60 over Upper Stinson Creek

Good

Carter County, Kentucky · 1.5MI E of JCT Ky 1 · Structure no. 022B00167N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,843
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Upper Stinson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Upper Stinson Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,843 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,843 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesUpper Stinson Creek
Location1.5MI E of JCT Ky 1
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.32862, -82.90639
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,843 (2023)
Projected traffic3,843 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Upper Stinson Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Upper Stinson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does US-60 over Upper Stinson Creek carry?

About 3,843 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Upper Stinson Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Upper Stinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.